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2010 chrysler 300 Model Overview

After six years on the market, the 2005 Motor Trend Car of the Year is ready for replacement. Fortunately, there’s a substantially new 2011 Chrysler 300 waiting in the wings. Unfortunately, Chrysler’s recent unpleasantness combined with its careful, guarded new Fiat management led by Sergio Marchionne have conspired to keep the new car under wraps for now.

We can tell you that the 2011 Chrysler 300 will remain a rear-wheel drive based fullsize sedan with longitudinally mounted DOHC V-6 or Hemi V-8 engine options and that the first all-new Chrysler model since Daimler AG sold the company to Cerberus (one owner ago) — the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee — bodes well for the new 300. And the 2011 Chrysler 300 will nicely refine the styling of the 2005-10 model 300 with a much improved interior.

As for the 2010 Chrysler 300, if you’ve always wanted one, you’re in luck. Dealers will seriously discount the 300. Chrysler didn’t build any of these cars during its bankruptcy though, so there aren’t as many leftovers as you’d think.

The car we’re waiting for is the 2011 300. In the meantime, the 2010 Chrysler 300 is still using E-Class components from Chrysler’s days under Daimler. The next 300’s LY platform, shared with the next Dodge Charger, replaces the LX platform (Challenger). The aging 2.7-liter and single overhead cam 3.5-liter V-6s will be replaced with the new double overhead cam, variable valve timing all aluminum 60-degree Pentastar 3.6-liter V-6.

The design, either “poor man’s Bentley” or “modern gangster car”, looks so 2005 now. Still, it is a classic design. If you don’t like subtle styling, grab a 2010 300 before the ’11 model takes over.

Touches like a tortoise shell steering wheel rim accent have defined the 300’s modern, elegant interior for six model years. A long wheelbase package adds six inches to the big, 120-inch wheelbase for livery services.

The 360 horsepower, 5.7-liter Hemi hits the sweet spot for this large sedan’s performance. It’s smooth and powerful, without overwhelming the car or sucking too much gas. The SRT-8’s 425-horsepower Hemi adds Mercedes AMG-like performance, but with a stiffer, harsher chassis and poor fuel economy. The lame duck 3.5-liter V-6 is marginal, and the base 2.7-liter should have put out to pasture long ago.

Recalls

Recall ID#10V200000 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE

Consequence

THE RESULT OF THE DEFECT COULD LEAD TO A CONDITION WHERE THE KEY MAY BE REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH (WIN MODULE) PRIOR TO PLACING THE SHIFTER IN PARK. THIS COULD RESULT IN THE POTENTIAL FOR UNINTENDED VEHICLE MOVEMENT AND COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Recall Date

2010-05-11

Description

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 CHRYSLER 300, DODGE CHALLENGER, CHARGER, JEEP COMMANDER, GRAND CHEROKEE AND DODGE RAM VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A WIRELESS IGNITION NODE (WIN) MODULE EXHIBITING A BINDING CONDITION OF THE SOLENOID LATCH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE WIN MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE AUGUST 23, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Units Affected

37335

Recall ID#09V420000 - WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS

Consequence

WHILE DRIVING, A TIRE AND WHEEL SEPARATION COULD OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Recall Date

2009-10-29

Description

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 THROUGH 2010 PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH REAR WHEEL DRIVE. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITHOUT A FRONT WHEEL SPINDLE NUT.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TIRE AND WHEEL ASSEMBLY AND IF FOUND WITHOUT A SPINDLE NUT IT WILL BE REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 2, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-835-1403.

Units Affected

12656

Recall ID#15V313000 - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE

Consequence

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler and Dodge owners and Mitsubishi will notify the affected Raider owners. Dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began for Chrylser on June 8, 2015. The recall for Mitsubishi started on June 24, 2015. Chrysler and Dodge owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Mitsubishi owners may call 1-888-648-7820. Chrysler's number for this recall is R25. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V817 in its entirety. Vehicles that have had their driver side frontal air bag replaced previously need to have their air bag replaced under this recall as well.

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 CHRYSLER SEBRING, 300, CHARGER (LX) AND DODGE CHALLENGER (LC), AVENGER (JS), AND JOURNEY (JC), AS WELL AS MODEL YEAR 2011 DODGE RAM LIGHT DUTY PICKUP (DS) VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A SEPARATION AT THE CRIMPED END OF THE POWER STEERING PRESSURE HOSE ASSEMBLY.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE AS NECESSARY THE POWER STEERING PRESSURE HOSES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 20, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Units Affected

23237

Recall ID#16V352000 - AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL

Consequence

These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. These inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Chrysler will notify the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and RAM owners. Mitsubishi owners will be notified by their company. Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S43. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V-7700.

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